Infertility means not being able to get pregnant after at least one year of trying without any contraception (or 6 months if the woman is over age 35). If a woman keeps having miscarriages, it is also called infertility. Female infertility can result from age, physical problems, hormone problems, and lifestyle or environmental factors. if a couple is unable to conceive naturally after a certain time, It is better to get it checked up with an expert fertility center, In this regard, it is also to be noted that – age also matters when you measure your results because, after a certain time, females have fewer chances of conceiving through the natural way. There are some biological causes of infertility and some of which may be bypassed with medical intervention. Most of the cases are caused by genetics and they are not treatable. Adding to the fact that, lifestyle and biological changes during these dynamic times when social pressure, peer pressure, and competitive work culture take a toll on young couples. Unfortunately, today’s life of a normal working-class person gets very little time for family bonding. Anusri Affordable Fertility experts are trained to manage these individuals by proper counseling sessions by understanding their perspective and by providing a holistic solution to life’s challenges.
What Causes Infertility in Women?
Infertility can be compared to Farming for easy understanding. For successful crop, the soil, Seed and Other conditions like fertilizer, Water and natural resources are needed. Similarly in human beings for successful pregnancy, sperm , Oocyte or egg both together form zygote or embryo (seed) , endometrium (soil) and Hormone levels in blood (fertilizers) are needed (copy right from Dr Srikanth Konam’s Fertility awareness program)
Mostly, female infertility is caused by ovulation problems and without ovulation, no egg is available to be fertilized. Ovulation problems are often caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis and poor ovarian reserve or premature ovarian failure. PCOS is an imbalance problem of hormones as they interfere with normal ovulation. Female infertility is mostly caused by PCOS. Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is another cause of ovulation problems. POI occurs when a woman’s ovaries stop working normally before she is 40. It is advisable to visit the best female infertility center in Hyderabad to solve these issues when you diagnose.
Less common causes of fertility problems in women include:
- Blocked fallopian tubesdue to pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, or surgery for an ectopic pregnancy. Most common cause of blocked fallopian tubes in India is tuberculosis of genital tract or tuberculosis of fallopian tubes. Hydrosalpinx is another major problem due to Tuberculosis.
- Physical problems with the uterus like bicornuate uterus Unicornuate Uterus or Septate Uterus or Uterine Septum. Uterine septum is like a wall within uterus. Septate Uterus is wrongly interpreted as bicornuate uterus by many doctors. Hence it is advisable to contact expert laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy surgeons.
- The hormonal imbalance like pcod, Hypothyroid.
- Anovulatory menstrual cycles, poor ovarian reserve.
- Endometriosis, Salpingitis.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease.
- STD’s, genital tubercolosis, rubella virus.
- Cervical obstruction.
- Diabetics, obesity. Loosing weight itself may help you to become pregnant naturally without any treatment and having waste the money.
Woman’s risk of infertility increases by?
The risk of infertility increases with the effect of any of the following factors. Have a look –
- Stress
- Poor diet
- Athletic training leads to production o more male hormones in females.
- Being overweight or underweight
- Tobacco smoking
- Alcohol
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Genital Tuberculosis
- Planning for Pregnancy is the most leading cause for infertility than anyone else. This is due to the level of increase in stress when the couple tries to conceive.
Types: Primary Infertility: In primary infertility treatment, the couple could not conceive pregnancy even after 1 year of unprotected intercourse.
Secondary Infertility: In secondary infertility, female was able to achieve pregnancy at least once but unable to conceive another time.
Female infertility Investigation: Blood tests are conducted to rule out hormone imbalance – estrogen, FSH, LH, Prolactin, TSH, AMH, to know STD’s.
HSG: To know the tubal blockage. Diagnostic laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy, pap sear. Usg-pelvis, for PCOD, follicular study and Saline Infusion Sonogram or SIS.
